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I guess I am sticking to the rain topic on the blog even though today is quite a sunny day in California. So let me ask you, what do you think could happen when you are in a really warm place and it starts raining (I really mean pouring) and you have two curious and imaginative kids with you?

Oh well, one went first, then the second… they drag one of our friends too and, in case you were wondering, by the time I took the picture of my friend jumping in the air I had decided this was one of those moments when it was worth to put my camera away in a tight plastic bag and jump right in. It just looked like they were having too much of a blast. From then on we went all over the old town splashing water and jumping in the puddles.

By the time we went back to the hotel, the water was up to our knees and we were soaked to the bones, but the smile in our faces could tell you we did have one of those special moment we will never forget. No pictures though, the camera stayed in the bag the rest of the day.

The moral of the story? Sometimes is good to go with the flow and let your kids teach you how to turn an unfortunate event into one of the best memories of a trip. And remember to always carry a plastic cover for your camera…

When was the last time you went dancing in the rain? Or did anything like that? I am looking forward to hear from you.

When it rained in Karachi, my sister and I would go out onto the balcony and get soaked. The last time I got completely soaked like that was on the hike back from Sykes hot springs camping trip with Ketan and Manish. Soaked feels good in hot weather.

Imagine the situation, it’s pouring and I am just trying to keep my camera equipment dry inside a small shop. I saw him coming from far. He was walking happily as if there was nothing that could bother him, not even the downpour and, as he got closer, I just knew I had to take his picture… (for those of you that do not speak spanish “secos” means “dry”). It just felt as if I was in the right place at the right time and I remembered what one of my favorites photographers Henri Cartier-Bresson said once “of course, it’s all luck“.

If you are in Palo Alto (and if you are not, you should visit us soon!) I will particularly recommend to stop by the Palo Alto Art Center to see the latest site-specific installation by Patrick Dougherty, one of the most remarkable environmental artist in the world.

The site specific installation seems to have a life on itself and, if I was to choose a single word to describe it, “magical” is the first one that comes to my mind. The sculpture changes as you walk around and it keeps transforming itself while you are inside. There are “window-holes” to peek inside (or outside) and several paths to weave your way in and out. The installation was constructed with willow samplings that add to the enchantment as the striking variety of colors metamorphose themselves depending what time of the day you visit it.

The installation inspires and sparks you to explore every corner and, I couldn’t but notice every time I have been there that children and adults alike start giggling and playing as they wander through the hidden corners.

The artist said the installation could last about two years. I will be curious to see how it changes over time.

To learn more about his work, you can visit his website www.stickwork.net. You can also watch interviews with him here and, if you are really curious, there is a great video on vimeo where you can see him creating this wonderful piece of art.